Martin Parr UK, b1952
Sports & Spectatorship
2024, Rocket, London, England
In a time of increased distance between spectator and finish line, we look to Martin Parr to explore the relationship between various sports and their corresponding onlookers with the intention of lightening the rather darker realities of virtual referees, sportswashing and exorbitant ticket prices.
This publication documents the major exhibition of Martin Parr's work held at Rocket Gallery, London from June 2023 to March 2024. Rocket has represented Parr since 1997 and this was the twelfth exhibition of his photographs presented at the London gallery.
Featuring work from the full span of Parr’s career and giving us a defined analysis on said subject, this exhibition allows us to see how the collegial relationships within sport have changed through the years. This catalogue includes black & white photographs from the 1970s – several exhibited for the first time – and iconic colour photographs (analogue and digital) from the last four decades.
First Edition published March 2024 by Rocket, LondonEach copy signed by Martin Parr in black pen
Limited edition of 500 copies, printed by Die Keure Printing, Bruges, Belgium